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"Even in his twenties, Washington h4d trouble with his teeth. By the time he became president at 57, he was toothless and depended on crude imitations. Yet his diet was varied by the fresh fruits and Vegetables of his plantation where he lived his happiest years. "He liked the life of a. country squire, but took his duties as a slaveowner seriously. Up at four in the morning, he usually worked on his accounts for several hours before breakfast This meal included corn cakes browned on a griddle, with honey and tea—sometimes a bit of hani or fish. Then he rode over his farms on a thorough inspection. His knowledge of farming was excellent.
might be fresh or pickled meat, garden vegetables and apple dumpling, all well-spiced, followed by imported wine—he liked Madeira especially. Unless there was. a party or some special guest he* usually went to bed about nine, like the average farmers of the time.
"Washington was probably the nation's wealthiest president. He acquired vast tracts of land in the hill country some of it from soldiers who
(See WALRUS, page 3.)
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